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Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Alien Invasion: Unwanted Travel Partners

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Perform an experiment to observe inadvertent transfer of organisms when new fish are transplanted into tropical aquariums. Apply this knowledge to explain how alien species can rapidly destroy the established ecological balance in an...
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Protect Your Waters

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative site that suggests a number of things that the general public can do to prevent the spread of nuisance species.
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: How Do They Get Here?

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that explains the pathways by which non-native fish and wildlife find their way into Florida's ecosystem.
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What Are Aquatic Nuisance Species and Their Impacts?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a basic explanation of what nonindigenous species are, their environmental and economic impacts, and public health concerns. Specific examples of nonindigenous animals and plants are given and the huge impact they have...
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Forest Pathology: Invasive Species: Nightmare or Reality?

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative resource provides an overview of the invasive species problem related to trees and suggests a solution to solving the problem. Contains links to other related information.